Health
DNR Says Wisconsin Could Meet New Rule To Replace All Lead Pipes in 10 Years
But new rule, touted by President Biden in visit Tuesday, will require Milwaukee receive substantially more funding.
Oct 12th, 2024 by Trevor Hook, Wisconsin Public RadioFive Years After Concept First Proffered, City Getting Gender Neutral Bathrooms
Change involves swapping signs, but how much should a new sign cost?
Oct 10th, 2024 by Jeramey JanneneBiden Announces New Funds, Deadline For Lead Pipe Replacement
City praised for its effort, but now faces a 2037 deadline, with more aid promised.
Oct 8th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
Ahead of Biden Visit, Council, DPW Officials Question Efficacy of Replacing Lead Pipes
Data suggests that tackling paint, not water, might reduce lead poisoning faster.
Oct 7th, 2024 by Jeramey JanneneWisconsin Will Need 10,000 More Elder Care Workers By 2030
State's 75-plus population will grow 41% by end of decade.
Oct 7th, 2024 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public RadioBlood Pressure Program Monitors New Mothers in Milwaukee, Dane Counties
Since 2019, more than 7,000 patients have participated in the Madison-based program.
Oct 1st, 2024 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public RadioMedicaid Expansion Could Benefit 90,000 Wisconsin Residents
Wisconsin Policy Forum studies long-offered expansion's potential, ability to save $200 million annually.
Sep 27th, 2024 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin ExaminerWill State Move to Legalize Marijuana?
There are lessons to be learned from states that have done so.
Sep 25th, 2024 by Bruce ThompsonAbortion Rights Proving to Be Potent Issue
It drove Democratic turnout in state in 2022. Now recast as 'freedom,' even more punch?
Sep 25th, 2024 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin Sees 1,000% Spike in Whooping Cough Cases
State officials encourage immunization. Levels returning to pre-pandemic rates.
Sep 20th, 2024 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public RadioCrowley Signs Opioid Program Funding
Legislation uses funding from legal settlement to take on opioid addiction epidemic.
Sep 10th, 2024 by Graham KilmerStaffing, Medicaid Rates Put Wisconsin’s Long-Term Care Providers in Crisis
Gov. Evers’ $258 million plan will temporarily help, but more needed providers say.
Sep 6th, 2024 by Addie Costello